Redevelopment Agency

CITY OF HENDERSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES REGULAR MEETING September 18, 2012 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hafen called the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at 6:39 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL The Secretary confirmed the Redevelopment Agency Meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, and Fire Station No. 86, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Andy Hafen, Chairman Sam Bateman, Member Debra March, Member John F. Marz, Member Gerri Schroder, Member Absent: None Officers: Jacob Snow, Executive Director Josh Reid, General Counsel Sabrina Mercadante, Secretary Absent: None Staff: Bob Murnane, Public Works Director Tracy Foutz, Assistant Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services Richard Derrick, Finance Director Jonathon Nunes, Council and Commission Services Coordinator Tedie Jackson, Minutes Clerk Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 2 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Member Gerri Schroder moved to accept the agenda as amended: RDA-6, the recommendation should be to accept public comment rather than to approve. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. IV. ITEMS OF BUSINESS RDA-1 MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2012 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2012. (Motion) Member Debra March moved to adopt the Minutes of the August 21, 2012, City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Adoption of the Redevelopment Financial Management Policy for: Eligibility Criteria for Projects to be Considered for TIF Reimbursement. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, stated that this policy establishes criteria for requirements for receiving TIF reimbursement, and they come directly from Nevada Revised Statute. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 3 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes (Motion) Member Debra March moved to adopt the Redevelopment Financial Management Policy for: Eligibility Criteria for Projects to be Considered for TIF Reimbursement. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-3 FISCAL YEAR 2012 CARRYOVER OF UNSPENT FUNDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Carryover of unspent Fiscal Year 2012 funds to Fiscal Year 2013. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, stated that these are for projects that extended from one fiscal year into the other. She noted that most of the projects are completed; however, one project is being terminated so the funds will go back into the fund balance. (Motion) Member Gerri Schroder moved to approve the carryover of unspent Fiscal Year 2012 funds to Fiscal Year 2013. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-4 GRANT PROGRAMS DOWNTOWN AND EASTSIDE TENANT IMPROVEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Modifications to the Tenant Improvement Program and Guidelines to include a point system for awarding Redevelopment Agency funds for Tenant Improvement applications in both the Downtown and Eastside Redevelopment Areas. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, reported that suggested changes to the tenant improvement program are to establish a point system that will be awarded to each applicant based on the type of use, location, number of jobs that will be sustained or created, the use of sustainable building materials, whether the building has been vacant for a period of time, and the length of the lease. She said this will tie into the criteria established in the financial management policy. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 4 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes (Motion) Member Debra March moved to approve the modifications to the Tenant Improvement Program and Guidelines to include a point system for awarding Redevelopment Agency funds for Tenant Improvement applications in both the Downtown and Eastside Redevelopment Areas. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-5 GRANT PROGRAM MODIFICATION DOWNTOWN AND EASTSIDE FACADE LOAN TO GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Modification to the Loan to Grant program to include a point system for awarding Redevelopment Agency funds and a reduction to the maximum allowable loan to grant amount from $33,000.00 to $24,750.00 for Tenant Improvement Applications in both the Downtown and Eastside Redevelopment Areas. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, reported that this program will also establish a point system based on the type of use, location, number of jobs that will be sustained or created, the use of sustainable building materials, whether the building has been vacant for a period of time, and the length of the lease. (Motion) Member Sam Bateman moved to approve the modifications to the Loan to Grant programs to include a point system for awarding Redevelopment Agency funds and a reduction to the maximum allowable loan to grant amount from $33,000.00 to $24,750.00 for Tenant Improvement Applications in both the Downtown and Eastside Redevelopment Areas. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 5 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes RDA-6 PUBLIC HEARING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT EASTSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Amend the Redevelopment Plan for the Eastside Redevelopment Area for the purposes of adding 58 acres of land to the Eastside Redevelopment Project Area, so as to better accomplish the purposes and goals of removal and alleviation of blighting conditions, improve traffic circulation and drainage for which the Redevelopment Plan for the Eastside Redevelopment Area was adopted. Chairman Hafen opened the public hearing at 6:40 p.m., asking if there was anyone present wishing to speak for or against this item. John Sanders, 6097 Slowbob Street, No. 103, questioned why the Central Christian Church is being added into the redevelopment area. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 6:41 p.m. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, explained that the purpose of the addition is because that property is needed for drainage, transportation access, and a water line that has to cross through the property so the property can be developed. She said the existing frontage road will be extended to connect through to Russell Road. (Motion) Member Sam Bateman moved to accept public comment. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-7 ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTION TO RDA-6 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT EASTSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, RECOMMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EASTSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AREA. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 6 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, said staff concurs with the recommendation to adopt RDA Resolution No 77. (Motion) Member Sam Bateman moved to adopt Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 77. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-8 TERMINATION AGREEMENT CITY OF HENDERSON NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION CITY OF HENDERSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Termination of the Agreement between the City of Henderson Neighborhood Services Division and the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency in which the Agency was to receive $500,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Stabilization Program for the purchase of eligible residential properties within the Target Area bounded by West Basic Road, West Pacific Avenue, West Atlantic Avenue, and Nickel Street. Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, reported that the activities originally contemplated under the existing agreement are no longer feasible, so it was agreeable to both parties to terminate the agreement so the City can use those funds elsewhere. Chairman Hafen stated that he is concerned about the area between Basic Road, Atlantic Avenue, Lead Street, and Pacific Avenue. He said his understanding is after discussions with HUD, the majority of those properties would not be eligible for NSP funding. Even though that funding source may not be available, he is still interested in pursuing those properties in that area. If NSP funds are not available, he would hope to look at other possible resources. Responding to a question by Member Schroder as to how many properties are in foreclosure in that area, Ms. Romero said approximately four properties are in foreclosure out of 80 properties. Member Marz agreed that staff should look at different ways of possibly acquiring the properties, and he also suggested that the Agency consider how the area will be developed. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 7 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes Ms. Romero said the Downtown Investment Strategy update provides specific guidelines of that sub area of what staff hopes to be developed within that boundary. We also have a study being done looking at potential sites for a major development. Responding to a question by Member March regarding whether staff anticipates a mix of commercial and residential development for this area, Ms. Romero explained that the study will be for a joint use Request For Proposal (RFP) and consider the demand at this time. She noted that another RFP is for the Parkline site, which is located across the street from this property. The study will also determine what is marketable and an appropriate residential use for that site. Councilman Marz said his fear is the Agency not being able to acquire all of the properties and not being able to develop the site. He would like staff to have a plan ensuring the Agency gets a good value and is able to develop the land with minimal problems. Ms. Romero replied that staff shares these concerns as there is no guarantee the properties acquired will be contiguous. (Motion) Chairman Andy Hafen moved to approve termination of the agreement between the City of Henderson Neighborhood Services Division and the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency in which the Agency was to receive $500,000.00 from the Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Stabilization Program for the purchase of eligible residential properties within the Target Area bounded by West Basic Road, West Pacific Avenue, West Atlantic Avenue, and Nickel Street. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. RDA-9 PROJECTS UPDATE REPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT Report on new and ongoing projects, events, and business activities within the Cornerstone, Downtown, Eastside, Tuscany, and Lakemoor Canyon redevelopment areas and the administration thereof. Redevelopment Agency Meeting Page 8 of 8 September 18, 2012 – Minutes Michelle Romero, Redevelopment Manager, reported that improvements for 19 Water Street are going slowly, so staff is working with the developer to meet the timelines. Regarding the City Tower project, a company has been selected to clean up the site. However, due to hazards on the site and public safety concerns, emergency action is needed by the Agency that the contract be provisionally awarded so the cleanup process can begin. She said the contract will be brought before the Redevelopment Agency in October. Once the contract is awarded and construction begins, it will take about 30 days to complete the work. (Motion) Member Debra March moved to accept the Projects Update Report. The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Sam Bateman, Andy Hafen, Debra March, John F. Marz, and Gerri Schroder. Those voting nay: None. Those absent: None. Those abstaining: None. Chairman Hafen declared the motion carried. V. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. VI. CHAIRMAN/MEMBER COMMENTS There were no Chairman/Member comments presented. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, Chairman Hafen, in concurrence with the Agency, adjourned the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 6:51 p.m. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2012. ______________________ Andy Hafen Chairman ATTEST: ________________________ Sabrina Mercadante, MMC Secretary